{"id":3105,"date":"2021-08-12T13:32:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T13:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=3105"},"modified":"2021-08-12T16:02:13","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T16:02:13","slug":"ecotourism-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/travel\/ecotourism-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecotourism in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ecotourism is a concept that has, in a sense, been around for a long time in the UK.&nbsp;The UK has a rich tradition of admiring nature, so much so that it is integral to much of our art, history and literature. There are many examples \u2013&nbsp;Our Natural History Museums,&nbsp;Shakespeare\u2019s&nbsp;<em>A&nbsp;Midsummer Night\u2019s&nbsp;Dream,&nbsp;<\/em>The Pre-Raphaelites,&nbsp;which surrounded&nbsp;The Enlightenment Period with poets like Shelley and Byron\u2019s focus on nature.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Ecotourism?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>National conservation has officially been around since 1884&nbsp;in the UK. This was the beginning of the National Trust.&nbsp;It started when Octavia Hill, one of the founders, was commissioned to protect&nbsp;Sayes Court Garden in&nbsp;south&nbsp;east&nbsp;London.&nbsp;Throughout the 18<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;century, the idea of escaping to the countryside became very popular amongst artists and elites.&nbsp;Today,&nbsp;the National Trust&nbsp;is a huge drive protecting not just 250,000 acres of land but almost 800 miles of coast and dozens of historic castles and places of interest.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2021\/08\/UK-camping-ecotourism-1-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3467 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2021\/08\/UK-camping-ecotourism-1-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2021\/08\/UK-camping-ecotourism-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2021\/08\/UK-camping-ecotourism-1-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2021\/08\/UK-camping-ecotourism-1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/633;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today a bigger movement is growing in ways to explore England in the most sustainable ways possible.&nbsp;With concern for the climate, people are starting to be more conscientious about how they travel.&nbsp;Ecotourism is the idea of visiting nature and bringing money and awareness to the conservation of it. The idea is while invigorating these places and supporting&nbsp;local wildlife you do so in a way without damaging the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Keep in Mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several key rules to ecotourism or sustainable travel.&nbsp;Each works to obtain the goal of leaving no trace&nbsp;so as to&nbsp;keep&nbsp;any&nbsp;negative&nbsp;impact on the environment at a minimum.&nbsp;Here are important things to keep in mind&nbsp;when camping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Plan and prepare<\/strong>: By planning proper routes, and having the best equipment, you can safely and sustainably hike and camp. Mark proper routes, bring the right things to dispose of waste, know the campground and what is allowed and knowing the group themselves. For example, if you\u00a0do not coordinate supplies and bring too much this can cause extra waste.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Keep Paths and Surfaces in Mind<\/strong>: It is important to stick to already existing trails and camping areas. By going off paths and making your own routes you could be disrupting\u00a0vegetation. If this keeps happening in large groups\u00a0then\u00a0much larger areas can be trampled. When\u00a0deciding\u00a0where to\u00a0camp select places that are durable and less likely to be damaged.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Waste Disposal<\/strong>: Be very mindful of where you use the bathroom. \u2018Cat Holes\u2019 are the most accepted method. Dig a hole 6-8\u00a0inches deep at least 200 feet from any running water.\u00a0Of course, when it comes to litter always\u00a0plan ahead. Plan meals to avoid waste and carry plastic bags to dispose of any kind of litter from one place to another, until you find a mandated\u00a0reciprocal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Respect the environment and its wildlife<\/strong>: The aim is to marvel at nature and nothing more. Although we may come across some astounding flora or\u00a0wildlife,\u00a0they must be left well alone. Do not pick any interesting plants\u00a0or try to collect things on the way. Simply admire the plant and leave it in its habitat. The same is true for animals. Wild animals can be dangerous and disturbing them could cause harm to\u00a0yourself\u00a0or the animal. Always give them a wide birth and admire from afar.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2021\/08\/UK-camping-ecotourism-2-1-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3469 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2021\/08\/UK-camping-ecotourism-2-1-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2021\/08\/UK-camping-ecotourism-2-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2021\/08\/UK-camping-ecotourism-2-1-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2021\/08\/UK-camping-ecotourism-2-1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/633;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are basic\u00a0principles\u00a0to keep in mind and help preserve the landscape. Don\u2019t be perturbed by\u00a0the\u00a0responsibility, simply being prepared and mindful makes all the difference. It\u2019s a great thing to bring tourism to the natural landscapes and will help in future preservation.\u00a0There are many places to explore, simply visit The National Trust for information. We also listed some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/travel\/best-nature-reserves-in-the-uk\/\">best\u00a0nature\u00a0reserves in the UK<\/a> recently.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to be more stationary there are other ways to be an ecotourist. Across the most beautiful places in England,&nbsp;particularly in&nbsp;Cornwall and Devon, are sustainable&nbsp;holiday homes. These places are set up with things like solar panels,&nbsp;natural spring water, wood-burning stoves and more. These vary from small little glamping huts to widespread farms. 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